Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) — Stock Score Summary

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Sunstone Hotel Investors, a hospitality REIT, is an asset-heavy business susceptible to economic downturns and fluctuations in consumer discretionary spending. The current environment of elevated energy costs and general inflation acts as a headwind, reducing consumer travel budgets and increasing operational expenses. This profile does not align with an asymmetric macro opportunity or the 'quality compounder' criteria.

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. is a U.S. real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring, owning, and managing high-quality, full-service hotels in major urban and resort destinations. The company's strategy emphasizes acquiring properties that benefit from rebranding or operational improvements, aiming to maximize asset value. Its portfolio of upper-upscale and luxury hotels is managed by leading hospitality brands, providing diversified revenue streams and exposure to premium travel markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$10.62
Market Cap$2.0B
P/E (TTM)93.55
P/E (Forward)52.77
Price/Book1.18
Return on Equity1.9%
Return on Invested Capital2.5%
Debt/Equity49.88
Gross Margin43.5%
Operating Margin10.9%
Revenue Growth11.0%
Dividend Yield3.5%
Free Cash Flow$173M

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. operates in the REIT - Hotel & Motel industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.’s (SHO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) is 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (44), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. have an economic moat?
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. in?
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the REIT - Hotel & Motel industry (United States).